The boat rowed towards the Water Cloud Temple on the other side of Mirror Lake. Chu Xiu and the other two sat at the bow, drinking and chatting, while Li Bu San rowed at the stern. But at this time, he did not have the slightest complaint and was even ecstatic in his heart.
He was just an ancient martial art practitioner at the bottom of the Ji State Prefecture, but now he could row a boat for three outstanding individuals ranked on the Longhu List. This was a great qualification. After the God Weapon Convention, this would be enough for him to brag about for three years.
After reaching the other side, Chu Xiu found that the Water Cloud Temple was really a small temple, with only a Taoist temple and a few guest rooms.
There was a row of pavilions outside the Water Cloud Temple, specially prepared for people who came to Mirror Lake for a walk to rest.
At this time, there were hundreds of cultivators gathered around the pavilion. There were loose cultivators and cultivators from various aristocratic families. When they saw the three of them, they immediately started discussing among themselves. However, they could not help but step aside, giving the best position in the center to the three of them.
Mo Tianlin was the local snake of Eastern Qi, and nearly half of the people here were from Eastern Qi. Seeing Mo Tianlin come, they naturally gave him face.
Some of the West Chu cultivators were also greeting Xie Xiao Lou. It was clear that they knew this famous Tiger and Dragon List elite.
Chu Xiu was the least famous one here, not many people knew him, only a few people from Northern Yan knew Chu Xiu, and among them was Chu Xiu's acquaintance, Bai Wuji.
Seeing Chu Xiu come, Bai Wuji coldly snorted. Since when did this Chu Xiu hang out with Mo Tianlin and Xie Xiao Lou?
Although he was a little unhappy with Chu Xiu, the God Weapon Conference was about to start, he did not want to waste his energy here, so he just coldly snorted at Chu Xiu and did not speak.
On the other side, Xie Xiao Lou saw Bai Wuji's expression and whispered to Chu Xiu, "Is there a grudge?"
Chu Xiu said indifferently, "He is the one who has enmity with me, not the other way around. Previously, I had a few conflicts with him in the Northern Drifting Snow City. After that, because Wind Sweeping Tower ranked me above Bai Wuji on the Longhu Leaderboard, he felt that it was unfair in his heart. A few days ago, he even caused trouble for me at the Dragon Assembling Pavilion. Brother Mo saw it."
When Mo Tianlin heard this, he shook his head and said, "Bai Wuji cares too much about fame and fortune. Strength isn't something that Wind Sweeping Tower can decide, it's something that we have to fight for.
Zhang Chengzhen had been number one on the Tiger and Dragon Roll for more than ten years. Even if Wind Sweeping Tower said that he was not number one, who would believe it?
If you, Bai Wuji, had the ability, even if Wind Sweeping Tower ranked you last, the people of the Jianghu would not agree. "
Chu Xiu shook his head and said, "Unfortunately, in the Jianghu, fame and fortune are the most difficult things to let go of. However, whether Bai Wuji can let go of it or not is none of my business, as long as he doesn't provoke me. "
Everyone sat in the pavilion for a while. Then, an old Daoist priest in his sixties walked out of the Water Cloud Temple. His grey robe was very clean, and his hair was not grey at all. His spirit, Qi, and spirit were very good.
Chu Xiu let out a soft cry of surprise. He sensed a very strange feeling from the old Taoist priest. He couldn't quite put his finger on it, but if he had to forcibly describe it, the word 'natural' would be more suitable.
That's right, it wasn't the aura of a martial artist, but a natural feeling.
Seeing Daoist Master Xuan Cheng come out, some of the Loose Cultivators present bowed to him and greeted him. Their attitudes were extremely courteous.
These Rogue Cultivators did not have a Master to guide them in their cultivation. In the past, they had to rely on themselves to comprehend the Dao. Often, they would be stuck at a bottleneck for a long time.
No one knew who happened to pass by the Water Cloud Monastery and heard Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng preaching to the little Daoist children. It was obviously some very basic principles, to the point of being straightforward, but it gave that martial artist an epiphany and allowed him to make a breakthrough.
After this news spread, it attracted many individual cultivators. Every day, they would listen to Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng's lectures. Of course, not everyone would gain anything from it. However, everyone thought that Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng's lectures were very good. Some of the obscure Daoist scriptures were easy to understand in Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng's lectures. Some of the individual cultivators who had cultivated some Daoist cultivation methods had gained something.
When these people did not understand, they would ask Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng for advice. However, Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng said that he did not know martial arts and only knew how to recite Daoist scriptures. Therefore, when people came to ask him for advice, he would answer kindly. Of course, it had to be a question that had nothing to do with martial arts.
Looking at the people around him, Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng's eyes showed a hint of surprise. Obviously, he did not expect so many people to come today. Moreover, there were many young talents with profound cultivation among them.
However, Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng did not say anything. Behind him, six little Daoist children, who were about ten years old, sat obediently under Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng and listened attentively.
Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng did not take out any books. He just casually played with a horsetail whisk. He looked at the six little Daoist children and said, "Today, we will be talking about Five Energies Collecting."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned except for the martial artists who had heard Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng's preaching before.
An ordinary Daoist priest was preaching about Five Energies Collecting to a group of little kids who had not even learned martial arts? Was he crazy?
Some of the martial artists who came from major powers were sneering in their hearts. Previously, they had heard that this Daoist priest seemed to have some capabilities. Now, it seemed like he was just a lunatic.
An ordinary Daoist priest actually dared to talk about Five Energies Collecting? Most likely, he had not even seen an expert who had reached the Five Energies Collecting Realm before!
The reactions of the outside world did not affect Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng's preaching. He only said slowly, "Five Energies Collecting is a cultivation technique of my Daoist lineage. However, today, I will not be talking about martial arts. Instead, I will be talking about intent cultivation and the true meaning of Five Energies Collecting.
"In the Five Energies Collecting, the heart stores the spirit, the liver stores the soul, the spleen stores the intent, the lungs store the spirit, and the kidneys store the essence.
"At the same time, the five organs of the human body correspond to the five elements of heaven and earth. My Daoist lineage cultivates the body, but at the same time, we also cultivate the heaven and earth.
"For example, the heart stores the spirit. It corresponds to the Southern Scarlet Emperor's Fire. It is violent and intense, restless and uneasy. How should one cultivate in such a manner?
"It's very simple. The heart stores the spirit. You have to focus and focus your mind. Your own temperament will be like a jumping monkey. This is the Heart Monkey. What you have to do is to subdue it. As the saying goes, 'Sever the Heart Monkey to become Wukong'. This is the logic.
"Subdue the restless Heart Monkey in your heart. Then, your spirit will have roots. You will be able to soar in the universe and return to your position.
The Great Dao is the simplest. No matter where it is, it is the same logic. For example, the Buddhist lineage emphasized the emptiness of the four elements.
When mortals see the world, they tend to see the human heart as the main focus. This leads to their hearts being capricious and their thoughts wandering. But when the Buddha's Heart sees the world, it is a stretch of clarity. Only then will one be able to comprehend emptiness and the meaning of Zen.
Compared to my Daoist lineage, the Buddhist monks clearly prefer to be tactful. You guys better not learn from them. "
As he spoke slowly, he even teased the Buddhist sects, the old rivals of the Daoist sects. Instantly, the few little Daoist children broke into smiles.
As for the other martial artists present, they all had different expressions. Some understood, and some felt that it was not bad. However, most of the martial artists had a look of disdain on their faces. What the hell was he talking about?
Subduing the Heart Monkey and emptiness of the four elements? Did he really think that he could break through the Five Qis Toward the Origin Realm after subduing it? What kind of joke was this?
Chu Xiu and the other two revealed a look of contemplation, especially Chu Xiu. He was about to break through to the Three Flower Realm, so he attached great importance to the cultivation of the state of mind.
Those who did not cultivate the state of mind naturally felt that what Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng said was nonsense and useless. However, for Chu Xiu, what Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng said made him feel like he was suddenly enlightened.
These words were useless for cultivation itself. It could not increase one's cultivation, and it was not a way to cultivate martial arts. However, Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng's words seemed to have pointed out a bright path for Chu Xiu. As long as he followed this direction, the Three Flower and Five Qis would be visible!
Xie Xiao Lou murmured, "This old Daoist is quite skilled. Do you guys think he really doesn't know martial arts?"
Chu Xiu shook his head and said, "I can't be sure. What he said has nothing to do with martial arts. It is just pure Daoist theory of cultivating the mind. It is normal for a person who has been immersed in Daoism for many years to be able to understand this. However, if this old Daoist really knows martial arts, then his strength will definitely be beyond our imagination."
Xie Xiao Lou nodded. This old Daoist's understanding of the Five Qis Toward the Origin Realm was dozens of times more thorough than the martial artists who had already stepped into this realm. If he really was a martial artist, then he would probably be a grandmaster who could establish his own sect.
Daoist Priest Xuan Cheng stretched his body. He had just talked about the Five Qis Toward the Origin Realm, and there were still four more that he was going to talk about.
However, at this moment, a sharp female voice filled with hatred suddenly came from outside the crowd.
"Chu Xiu! It's actually you! "
The crowd looked back and saw a skinny woman dressed in a white warrior suit. Her eyes were red as she pointed at Chu Xiu. She looked like she wanted to swallow him alive.
This woman was none other than Yan Tingting of the Divine Force Sect.
In fact, Yan Tingting did not plan to come to this God Weapon Conference. In fact, the Divine Force Sect did not even plan to participate in the entire conference.
After all, there were no outstanding people among the younger generation of the Divine Force Sect. Even if they came, they would only embarrass themselves. Therefore, it was better not to come.
However, Yan Tingting had been sulking in the Divine Force Sect. Yan Huainan felt sorry for his daughter and did not want to see her sulking. Therefore, he sent her to participate in the God Weapon Conference. But in fact, she had come to the Land of Eastern Qi to relax.
Most importantly, Yan Huainan knew why Yan Tingting was so sulky. This time, the God Weapon Conference in Eastern Qi was attended by all the outstanding young talents of the pugilistic world. Yan Huainan did not care whether the other party was from a big sect or a common person in the pugilistic world. As long as Yan Tingting liked one, Yan Huainan would agree. Anyway, it was fine as long as she could forget about that useless Yue Luchuan.
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